The Commission also signed a contract with MCTA specifying that the county general fund would assume no responsibility for the position.

The director will be paid out of county lodging taxes, which MCTA is charged with spending. Board members have said the position largely will consist of a marketing manager, someone who can put the board's policies into action.

County officials have not designed a final job description yet, but the board is expected to approve one at its meeting Nov. 5. The county will advertise for the job after that.